The book was probably one of the best I've ever read. There are a handful of books that really stand out over the years-The Glass Castle, Kite Runner, to name a couple off the top of my head.
I'm thrilled that The Secret Life of Bees was turned into a movie, a movie that does the book justice. Sometimes you see a movie after reading the book and it's such a let down. Not with The Secret Life of Bees. Dakota Fanning does a fabulous job as fourteen year old Lily, Jennifer Hudson, Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys and Sophie Okonedo round out the female stars. Paul Bettany plays Lily's father- never did I expect a Brit to pull off a southern accent so convincingly. I guess that's what it means to act, right?
I hope the academy considers this movie when nominating for a screenplay adaptation, lead actress (Fanning) and supporting actresses (Queen Latifah, Sophie Okonedo). I'm all about the Academy Awards honoring outstanding females. The movie made me cry but in the end, I was filled with hope. The scenery is beautiful too. A must-see.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
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